Rochester, New York vs. Long Island, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Island, Maine is 52.4% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $152,404 in Long Island, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Island, Maine is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Long Island
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Long Island, ME
Compared to Rochester, Long Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  488.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher